Cap-and-trade has huge costs for utilities & taxpayers

CAP AND TRADE: This is another big government-fabricated issue. There is no private sector demand for this. It will saddle power providers with huge costs which will ultimately be borne by the taxpayers in their utility bills.
It will be a regulatory nightmare. I saw this issue first hand when I was the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The liberals were wrong then and they are still wrong now! This is driven by the
United Nations global warming crowd. The United States must not impose this kind of nonsense on our taxpayers and businesses. What about China and other big polluters?
They pollute at will with no costs imposed on them. They are saving their money to buy our T bills. Which is another issue!

Global climate treaty stifles US economy

I am concerned about commiting to a legally binding pact which would force the US to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2010, while exempting “developing nations,” such as China, India, Korea, and Mexico. I do not believe this agreement
addresses American interests equitably and would force the US to “go it alone” in emissions reductions, thereby stifling our economy and relinquishing our competitive edge in the global market.

Supports CWA, alternative fuels, & pollution credits

Encourage development of alternative fuels and electric cars to reduce pollution.

Promote the selling of
pollution credits to encourage industries to decrease amount of pollution.

Source: 1996 National Political Awareness Test
Jul 2, 1996

Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds.

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Murkowski Amendment No. 31323; To create jobs for Americans, to reduce dependence on foreign sources of crude oil and energy, to strengthen the economic self determination of the Inupiat Eskimos and to promote national security. Would allow gas and oil development in a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge if the president certifies to Congress that production in the area is in the nation's security and economic interests (qwhich Prsident Bush would). If the cloture motion is agreed to, debate will be limited and a vote will occur. If the cloture motion is rejected debate could continue indefinitely and instead the bill is usually set aside. A yea vote for this bill was one in favor of drilling in the reserve. Three-fifths of the total Senate (60) is required to invoke cloture.

Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months.

Levin Amendment No. 2997; To provide alternative provisions to better encourage increased use of alternative fueled and hybrid vehicles. Vote to pass an amendment that would remove the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard (CAFE) and instead establish a new automobile efficiency standard in 15 months. Congress could veto any CAFE increase and would be allowed to increase the standard if no changes are made with 15 months. The bill would overhaul the nation's energy policies by restructuring the electricity system and providing for $16 billion in energy-related tax incentives.

Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy.

In June of 1999, Senator Jeffords (R-VT) was prepared to offer an amendment which would have added $62 million to the Energy Department solar and renewable energy programs. This action was blocked by Senator Reid (D-NV).
Status: Motion Agreed to Y)60; N)39; NV)1

Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository.

Approval of the interim nuclear waste repository. The repository would be located at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, with an integrated management system for storage and permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Voting YES would authorize the President with sole and unreviewable discretion to determine the suitability of the Yucca Mountain site.
Status: Bill Passed Y)65; N)34; NV)1